“Anthony’s leadership will be instrumental in overseeing the delivery of Bustech’s premium products while developing a strategic supply chain across Australia to accommodate growing demand from domestic and international markets.”

Last year, Bustech secured a $45 million contract to deliver 100 low emission buses to Metro Tasmania in partnership with Tasmanian company Elphinstone.

It also formed an alliance with South Australian company Precision Components to build environmentally friendly buses – including operational electric urban buses – for trial across Adelaide’s public transport network.

The partnership, called Precision Buses, is now producing buses for inter-state clients.

Mr Roder said Bustech was more that capable of meeting Australia’s growing requirements for next generation transport products.

“Bustech has a truly unique offering and I look forward to working with industry and government to innovate and deliver market-leading, best in class products,” he concluded.